WASHINGTON, DC - The Members of the Washington Metro Area's Senate and House Delegation - Senators Barbara A. Mikulski, Benjamin L. Cardin, Jim Webb and Mark R. Warner, and Reps. Steny H. Hoyer, Frank R. Wolf, James P. Moran, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Chris Van Hollen, Donna F. Edwards and Gerald E. Connolly - introduced companion resolutions this afternoon to ratify the amended interstate WMATA Regulation Compact in accordance with legislation enacted last year authorizing $1.5 billion in federal Metro funding over ten years.________________________________________________________________________
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Wed, Jun 24, 2009 / Transportation and Infrastructure
Thu, Jun 18, 2009 / Environment
Washington, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) announced that the Fiscal Year 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill approved by the U.S. House of Representatives today includes significant investments to bolster public safety and critical research programs in Maryland's 5th Congressional District.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Jun 18, 2009 / National Security & Veterans
Washington, DC - U.S. Representatives Steny H. Hoyer, Chris Van Hollen and Donna F. Edwards applauded the approval today of $2.7 million for gang prevention and suppression efforts in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties.________________________________________________________________________
Fri, Jun 12, 2009 / Jobs & the Economy
The 111th Congress had a strong start and accomplished a great deal in the first five months. In a recent op-ed in Roll Call, Congressional scholar Norman Ornstein wrote: "This Congress has been as active and productive as any I can remember. The number of major bills passed and enacted into law, the serious, sustained activity in areas of broad, complex and critical importance, all are truly impressive."________________________________________________________________________
Fri, Jun 12, 2009 / Jobs & the Economy
Washington, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) applauded the Administration's announcement today that the U.S. Treasury Department will issue approximately $522 million in additional bond authority for the State of Maryland under the Recovery Zone Bonds program, created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Jun 4, 2009 / Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement this evening after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act (H.R. 626), which would provide four weeks of paid leave to Federal employees for the birth or adoption of a child.________________________________________________________________________
Fri, May 29, 2009 / Jobs & the Economy
This month, the House made significant strides in its efforts to rebuild the economy to immediately help families and provide for long-term growth. Some of the most important legislation passed and signed in recent days includes the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, and the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, May 28, 2009 / Environment
Washington, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) applauded the announcement today that the University of Maryland will lead a new climate research partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), North Carolina State University and 16 other institutions.________________________________________________________________________
Fri, May 22, 2009 / National Security & Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in recognition of Memorial Day, observed Monday, May 25:________________________________________________________________________
Fri, May 15, 2009 / Environment
This is a transformative time for America's energy policy. That's not because the problems are new-in fact, they date back decades, decades during which we ignored the carbon content of our energy sources. We have put our environment at risk and deepened our dependence on foreign fuel sources. What makes this moment transformative is a window of political opportunity.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, May 14, 2009 / Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, DC - Seventeen million dollars was approved by the U.S. House today to construct a new child development center and expand the existing one at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.________________________________________________________________________
Tue, May 12, 2009 / Environment
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) praised action by President Obama today to establish by Executive Order a coordinated interagency strategy on the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay.________________________________________________________________________
Tue, May 5, 2009 / Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement in honor of Public Service Recognition Week, celebrated May 4-10, 2009. The House today passed a resolution (H. Res 299) commending public servants for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during this week and throughout the year.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Apr 30, 2009 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
Last winter, President Obama took office facing challenges unparalleled in recent memory-particularly an economy in steep decline. Since then, he and the Democratic-led Congress have taken a wide range of measures to end this historic recession and return our economy to prosperity.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Apr 30, 2009 / Jobs & the Economy
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. House of Representatives passed today the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights (H.R. 627) - sweeping legislation that will protect consumers from abusive tactics by credit card companies that continue to drive so many Americans deeper and deeper into debt.________________________________________________________________________